The Cost of not….Following Luke 5:1-11.
The Cost of not….Praying Matthew 6:5-13
The Cost of not…Adding Acts 2v42
At first glance, the cross of Jesus stands as a picture of powerlessness. The man who hangs on the cross is dying in shame, condemned by the authorities with that exact maximum punishment for crimes against the state. But this is the same man who has fed the hungry, healed the sick and yes, even raised the dead. How could it have all gone so wrong?
Yet take another, longer look at Jesus on the cross and you will also see a very powerful victory. Jesus was innocent of the crimes he was executed for. In fact, he was innocent full stop.
Being nailed to a cross outside Jerusalem was not a mistake … it was the plan. God’s plan to pay the price and make a way for you and me to have a personal relationship with God.
Forever.
And so, we see the power in the seemingly powerless circumstances of a truly innocent man — innocent of everything — being executed on my behalf and your behalf.
God has done the work. He has made the way. The gift of eternal relationship with God is being offered with outstretched arms. The choice is yours.
You do not have to earn it … it is not for sale. You do not have to get prepared … he wants to meet you just as you are. There is nothing between you and God except your willingness to accept his gift.
But all this could not have happened if Jesus — the truly innocent man — did not die on a cross and then rise to life again three days later.
That is why we celebrate Easter!!
Michele and Flora are coming home. Read the joyous news. Thanks be to God.
Text of an email message received this morning.
Open the attachment to read more.....
Dear Friends,
Today we received some awesome news, news that some said we'd never get - but today we did because we kept waiting for the 'no' and it never came!
Keep reading and enjoy,
Many blessings,
Michele and Flora.
The Explorers Study guide will be used at the Tuesday meetings for the next 2 weeks.
If you are unable to attend, you may wish to use the guide to further explore the topics as they are taught on each of the corresponding Sundays.
David, Janenne & Rachel will be our guests at the Sunday service on 24 April, 2022.
We partner with the Hay family in their work at Khethelo Children's Village, South Africa and have been following along closely as they have gone through this last year's difficult ministry when they were expecting to be home in Australia. It is indeed a blessing to know that they are home and will worship with us on this day.
David, Janenne and Rachel will bring us a report and preach at this service.
They are on Home Assignment in Australia for a few months when they will reconnect with churches and individuals who partner with them in the work as well as taking time to reflect, re-energise and catch up with family.
David's Newsletters are published in our App and Website and you can add the Hay family Newsletters as options in your profile to receive notifications when these are published.
You can follow the link to the Hay family website to find out more.
This meditative prayer is a free resource published on Youtube and shared on 11 March 2022.
It may help you and those you share it with to pray when you don't know what to pray.
Text of an email message received at 5.55 am Friday 11 March. Open the attachment to read exciting developments which may lead to Michele being awarded full custody of Flora resulting from a meeting scheduled today.
Hi Friends,
We have a friend going to visit NCDA on our behalf tomorrow advocating for my rights to full custody of Flora.
Please read more and pray for her for tomorrow afternoon.
Many thanks,
Michele and Flora.
The Explorers Study guide will be used at the Tuesday meetings for the next 3 weeks.
If you are unable to attend, you may wish to use the guide to further explore the topics as they are taught on each of the corresponding Sundays.
The series This is the Way will be delivered as follows:
Sunday, March 13 Accountability 1 Tim 4:8-9
Sunday, March 20 Everyday Trials James 1:2-4
Sunday, March 27 Serving Philippians 2
Sunday, April 3 Find and Follow Luke 19:1-10
Sunday, April 10 Good news for Worriers Matt 6
Friday, April 15 Good Friday Communion
Sunday, April 17 Easter Celebration
The sermon portion of the service will be video-recorded and published on our website after post-production work has been completed.